2025 NIU Alumni Association Football Events
Join the NIU Alumni Association this season as we cheer on our NIU Huskies at home and on the road! The Huskies have an exciting schedule, with home games against Holy Cross, San Diego State, Miami (OH), Ball State, Western Michigan and Kent State. They will also hit the road for some tough matchups against Maryland and Mississippi State. Click here to get your tickets!
The NIU Alumni Association has a variety of events planned for the 2025 season, both at Huskie Stadium and on the road. We hope you can join us in cheering on NIU this season. GO HUSKIES!
Important NIU Football Links
• Huskie Stadium Fan Guide
• 2025 Football Schedule
• 2025 NIU Huskie Football Team
This page will be updated as more events and details become available. Check back often for the most up-to-date information!
Mission's Grove
Mission's Grove
Dates:
Saturday, Sept. 27
Saturday, Oct. 4 (Homecoming)
Note: Mission's Grove
opens two hours before kickoff Sept. 27 and three hours before kickoff on Oct. 4.
Location:
Oderkirk Field, adjacent to the Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center, is located at 231 N. Annie
Glidden Rd. in DeKalb, Illinois, 60115.
Tent rentals:
20’ x 20’ tents are available to rent during each event. For tent pricing and availability, please contact the Director of NIU Foundation and Alumni Events Dana King, ’05, at dking1@niu.edu or 815-753-5421.
NIU Alumni Association Schedule of Events at Huskie Games
Join your fellow Huskies and friends in College Park in as the Huskies battle Maryland in their road opener! Kick things off with us on Thursday (Sept. 4) night for a Huskie Hour at Franklin's General Store and Brewery, and on the following day, you can meet up with us before the game for a pregame reception at the tailgate lawn adjacent to SECU Stadium.
MISSION'S GROVE
Join your fellow Huskies in Mission's Grove for tailgating and fun before the game.
HOMECOMING and MISSION'S GROVE
The Huskies welcome the RedHawks for our 118th Homecoming. Join the NIU Alumni Association for a Homecoming Brunch followed by tailgating at Mission's Grove. Be sure to stop by and say hello before the game!
NATIONAL FOOTBALL WATCH PARTY
It's the last Football Watch Party with the Mid-American Conference! The NIU Alumni Association will be hosting watch parties all over the country for this game, stay tuned for information.